Acoustic Guitar Lesson: Palm Muting
by Janet Robin This technique is highly effective for dynamics within a song. To strum from a full strum to a palm muting strum creates a slightly muted soun...
Pat Martino Guitar Lesson: Compositional Journey
In this guitar lesson, Pat Martino discusses how he approaches composition of his music. "I've been asked many times how I approach composition not only for ...
8-Year-Old Kid is a Flamenco Guitar Prodigy
Harry Knight has been strumming away since he was four and a half. Soon, he'll travel to Spain to study under several master flamenco players. From the original...
Pete Huttlinger Passes, But His Legacy Lives On
Pete Huttlinger, TrueFire Educator and a dear friend of ours, passed this week, and we are saddened way beyond the words I am able to compose. Pete was not ...
Glenn Frey, Eagles Founder and Guitarist, Has Died
Eagles founder Glenn Frey has died. The band posted this statement on his Facebook page: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of ...
A Quick Message from Jeff Scheetz, TrueFire’s Director of Education
Hey everyone! Jeff Scheetz here. I'm the Director of Education at TrueFire, and I wanted to shoot you this video message from my home studio basically to just s...
David Bowie, Guitar Player & Music Icon, Dead at 69
Guitar player and music icon David Bowie died Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, his manager confirmed Monday morning. The following statement app...
Stevie Ray Vaughan Rips on a 12-String Acoustic Guitar
We've all seen Stevie Ray Vaughan's brilliance on the electric guitar, but how about some 12-string acoustic action?! Check out this amazing performance by SRV ...
State of the ‘Fire
We’ve been stoking the ‘Fire here for 25 years and this is our first ever State of the ‘Fire report to the entire TrueFire student body. Why now after all o...
Free Johnny Hiland Audio Track: “Jingle Bells”
In celebration of the holidays, Johnny Hiland was kind enough to put together this tasty country version of "Jingle Bells" - enjoy it and download the track for...
This Custom Cardboard Fender Strat is Actually a Real Guitar
These guys had a Fender Strat made out of cardboard. Yes, cardboard. You won't believe how it looks and sounds......
10 Things Guitarists Should Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving season has arrived! It’s time you pick up the guitar and strum a melody that brings forth visions of falling autumn leaves (or fire bursting out of...